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Direct Support Professional

$18 per hour

Sevita

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Direct Support Professional

Starting Pay: $18.00/hour | Part-Time | On-Demand Pay

What You'll Do

  • Empower individuals to achieve their personal and developmental goals, from budgeting and nutrition to community involvement and recreation.

  • Build meaningful connections—become a trusted mentor, advocate, and friend to those you support.

  • Take initiative and make a difference every day, with the trust and support of leaders who value your ideas.

  • Champion inclusion: Help people access their communities, attend events, and pursue their favorite activities.

  • Support daily living: Assist with meal prep, medication, Personal care, and outings—helping participants enjoy life to the fullest.

  • Show your community compassion and Patience: In addition to assisting in general

  • Daily Living Skills, some of our exceptional individuals will also need help with personal hygiene. Some individuals may also have behavioral challenges and other complex needs.

Why Thrive with Sevita

  • On-Demand Pay/Daily Pay: No need to wait—get your wages as you earn them!!!

  • Pay Rate: $18.00/hr

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, PTO, holiday pay, and 401(k) with company match for full-time (32+ hours/week)

  • Growth Opportunities: Build your leadership skills with training, mentorship, and nationwide career paths

  • Recognition & Rewards: Referral bonuses and a supportive team that celebrates your contributions

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old

  • Vehicle: Access to a registered vehicle with you during all shifts to transport individuals

  • Auto Insurance: Must be able to provide proof of insurance

  • Driver's License: Valid Driver's license for at least one year without restrictions – cannot accept learner’s permit or intermediate license

  • Successful clearance of background check

Apply now and start your rewarding career with Sevita—where your work truly matters.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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